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Soccer: Chelsea Boss Alonso Gives Little Away on Fernandez Future Amid Transfer Talk

On Thursday, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso sidestepped questions about midfielder Enzo Fernandez's future, saying only that the Argentine is preparing well for Monday's Premier League opener at Fulham.
Chelsea reportedly set an August 14 deadline for a £120 million valuation of Fernandez, with Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca reportedly interested in reuniting with the midfielder.
Fernandez joined the Blues from Benfica in 2023 for a record £106.8 million. Alonso described the 25-year-old as 'very integrated' after 10 days of training with a 'good attitude.'
Monday's match at Fulham pits Alonso against former teammate Alvaro Arbeloa. Alonso insisted their relationship will not affect the contest, stating 'no friends, no past, just the 90 minutes we are fighting for each club.'
With the transfer window closing on September 1, Fernandez remains a Chelsea player despite ongoing uncertainty. The club expects him to stay, though City or another club could still sign him before the deadline.

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